California’s Spending Problem Spirals Out of Control
California boasts the 5th largest economy in the world, yet somehow can’t manage its own checkbook. Despite record-high taxes, billions in federal and state funding, and expansive social programs, the state government has repeatedly failed to deliver measurable results — or even basic financial transpa…
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